CASTEN TO ROSKAM: WITHDRAW ENDORSEMENT OF KAVANAUGH

(Downers Grove, IL) September 24, 2018 – Congressman Peter Roskam should withdraw his “premature” endorsement of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court until his accusers are heard and necessary investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and assault are concluded, Illinois’ Sixth District Congressional candidate Sean Casten said today.

“I urge Peter Roskam to publicly withdraw his endorsement of Judge Kavanaugh until the women behind these serious allegations are given the chance to testify. Their voices and their stories deserve to be heard.”

Casten said that Peter Roskam’s anti-choice views might have clouded his judgment, since Kavanaugh’s addition to the Supreme Court could lead to repeal of Roe v. Wade. Roskam opposes that 1973 decision and favors a ban on abortions – even for victims of rape and incest.